Data Science for Business
This programme is designed to give you advanced expertise in the data science field combined with a broad business understanding. Get the knowledge and skills needed to create business value from data and pursue a career in data-driven organisations.
- English
- Full-time
- Oslo
- Start date: August 2024
What will you learn?
Due to the digital revolution, data science has become a strategic necessity in virtually all areas of society, including business. However, data science alone cannot help us formulate and identify business-relevant questions and problems. For this purpose, sound business knowledge is crucial.
The programme is designed to give you a broad and solid understanding of theories and concepts central to business, such as organisational behaviour, strategy, risk management, supply chain optimisation, marketing, and sustainability. In this setting, you will learn how to efficiently organise data science workflows using a wide range of data types, such as time series and text, and code and operate machine learning tools ranging from simple linear and non-linear regression and classification models to deep learning.
This interdisciplinary programme is very quantitatively demanding and will challenge and enhance your technical and analytical skills, and improve your ability to propose, execute, and communicate analytical solutions to complex problems.
Research centre for the future of data science
The programme has been designed and is implemented in close connection with the programme’s industry partners, BI’s data science department, and Simula@BI.
Simula@BI is a research centre that focuses on applied and fundamental research in data science, with a special focus on application in the intersection between business and data science. The partnership between BI and Simula Research Laboratory aims at strengthening the link between statistical methodology and machine learning, and between algorithms and high-impact applications of particular relevance to society. By studying data science at BI you will build your degree on this knowledge and take advantage of our good industry connections.
Popular courses covered in this programme
Why choose this programme?
Engaging learning experiences and quality teaching are something we strive to provide, to help you build a solid skill and competency base, making you relevant for the future of work. In the video below, you will get the perspectives of our faculty, and the industry to understand the reasons for choosing to study an MSc in Data Science for Business at BI.
Why choose an MSc in Data Science for Business?
Career Possibilities
With a Master of Science in Data Science for Business degree, you will have specialized training in data science combined with core business knowledge and skills, responding to growing industry demand and societal needs. Some examples of types of positions and roles that you could qualify for are data science positions within different industry areas, such as banking, consulting, insurance, technology, innovation and more. You could also contribute in different departments within companies, connecting data and programming to strategy decisions, workforce analytics, business innovation and intelligence etc.

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Customise your degree
As a master student at BI, you have several exciting opportunities that will contribute to varied and interesting student life, at the same time as you build relevant competence and gain an advantage in the job market by tailoring your degree.
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Our Internship programme is a credit-bearing course that allows you to test subjects and industry based on interests, competence and personal qualities. Conducting an internship is valuable as a means of allowing you to experience how your field of study is operationalized in the business world and provides you with work experience that can be highly attractive to potential employers.
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We offer several elective courses so that you can adapt your studies to your interests and goals. In this way, you can build up competence and get a professional combination that makes you attractive and unique.
- Learn more about elective courses for this programme
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A hackathon (a hacking marathon) is an event where computer programmers and other professionals within the fields of software or hardware innovation, collaborate on creating functioning products. This is a challenging and engaging way for you to learn. By using our industry connections and providing you with data and cases, you will get the opportunity to work practically and methodically to solve real-world challenges. You and your team will present your report and it will be evaluated by industry partners and an academic committee. When applying for a job, this case report can contribute to showcasing the competence and skills you have acquired through your studies.
Programme Structure
1. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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6 ECTS
Spring
2. Year
- 60 credits (ECTS)
Autumn
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Exchange (24-30 ECTS)
- ECTS
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Specialisation electives/Internship
12 ECTS
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6 ECTS
Please be aware that the study plan and courses can be subject to change.
Admission Requirements
- Admission requirements for all Master of Science programmes
- Programme specific admission requirements for Master of Science in Data Science for Business
- If you are a current student at BI, log in to the student portal to find specific admission requirements in your education plan
Priority application deadline for Master of Science: 1 March
After 1 March, applications are accepted on a rolling basis.
Practical information
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- English
- Full-time
- Credits: 120
- Oslo